Sur 0–100 km/h, 420i F32 gagne (7,44 s vs 9,65 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 420i F32 | A5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s−2,21 s | 9,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,38 s−1,69 s | 17,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,23 s−2,73 s | 30,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h+24 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,40 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 420i F32 | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 2,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,53 s | 3,66 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,09 s | 6,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s | 9,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,39 s | 13,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,05 s | 25,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,17 s | 53,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,38 s | 17,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,23 s | 30,96 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 214 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 420i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 420i hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 9.65 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the Bmw 420i leads by 2.21 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 420i is doing 117 km/h against 109 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 1.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 420i crosses the line in 15.38 s versus 17.07 s. The 1.69 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 420i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 420i finishes in 28.23 s versus 30.95 s, with a 2.73 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 420i is capped at 240 km/h, the A5 Avant at 214 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.29 kg/hp vs 11.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.83 seconds. The 2.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 420i F32 gagne (7,44 s vs 9,65 s).
420i F32 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,44 secondes (simulation calibrée).
420i F32 : 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. A5 Avant : 150 hp, ratio 11,40 kg/hp.
420i F32 : 238 km/h. A5 Avant : 214 km/h.